St. Francis Xavier relic to visit Montreal

2018-01-22

As part of its Canadian pilgrimage, this relic will be in Montreal January 28-30, 2018. This is a rare opportunity to venerate the incorrupt, first-class relic of one of the greatest missionaries and evangelists since St. Paul the Apostle.

Permanently displayed at the Church of the Gesù in Rome, organizers believe this is the first time the relic has been on Canadian soil. His body, which is buried in Goa, India, as well as the relic of his arm, are incorrupt, they have not experienced natural decay since his death in 1552.

Organizers expect close to 100,000 people will visit the various events across the country, the same number of people it is believed Francis baptized with his right arm and hand.

The relic pilgrimage is a gift for the Church in Canada at the close of
our 150th anniversary year, bringing the famous relic of St. Francis
Xavier to North America for the first time in generations.More details here